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Nic Claxton Practices Fully as Bulls Near His Return
Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton took part fully in Sunday’s practice as he works back from a left hamstring strain suffered in training camp in early October.
He was upgraded to doubtful for Monday’s game in Philadelphia, so his return is possible but not confirmed.
The Bulls have started the season 1-5 and have lost twice to Boston by large margins in five days.
Rookie Caleb Wilson said he wants the team to avoid bad habits during its rebuilding season and sees leadership as part of his role.
Coach Tiago Splitter praised Wilson’s aggressive play in the second half against Boston, saying it lifted the team’s effort.
Rebounding has also been a problem, and guard Josh Giddey said he is adjusting to a system that asks him to box out more.
The Bulls’ next game is Monday against the 6-1 Philadelphia 76ers, with Claxton’s availability still uncertain.
Nic Claxton took part fully in the Chicago Bulls’ Sunday practice as he nears a return from a left hamstring strain.
The Bulls said he was close to making his season debut, and he was upgraded to doubtful for Monday’s game.
Claxton suffered the injury during training camp in early October.
Chicago is scheduled to play the Philadelphia 76ers on the road Monday.
- Who
- Nic Claxton, a veteran center for the Chicago Bulls.
- What
- He was a full participant in practice and was upgraded to doubtful for the next game.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026; the Bulls’ next game is Monday.
- Where
- At the Bulls’ practice; their next game is in Philadelphia.
- Why
- He is recovering from a left hamstring strain suffered during training camp.
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Claxton suffered a left hamstring strain during training camp.
Coach Tiago Splitter said Claxton would likely be out for two more weeks.
Claxton was a full participant in practice.
Claxton was upgraded to doubtful.
- Player
- Nic Claxton
- Team
- Chicago Bulls
- Injury
- Left hamstring strain
- Practice status
- Full participant on Sunday
- Next game
- Monday at Philadelphia
- Availability
- Upgraded to doubtful
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Nic Claxton was full participant in practice, per Tiago Splitter
Nic Claxton (hamstring), who hasn’t played yet this season and fully practiced today, has been upgraded to doubtful.